by Tom Brown | Jun 1, 2019 | Camping
After hearing my classmates excitedly talk about their summer camping plans, I knew it was time to convince my parents to finally take my sisters and me camping. And they did!! Looking back, tenting that summer under the pine forest close to the picturesque Atlantic...
by Tom Brown | May 19, 2019 | Camping
Does your tent need a vestibule? You’re probably already familiar with a tent. You’ve also likely walked through building vestibules, which is the space between the outside and inside the door. So how about a tent vestibule? That’s the issue we’ll be taking up....
by Tom Brown | Jan 7, 2019 | Camping
Buying a cooler seems straightforward--until you start looking. There are so many options and competing claims that you can get lost in the sea of choices. Two popular upscale coolers are made by Engel and Yeti. Though Yeti commands a higher premium, Engel models...
by Tom Brown | Oct 25, 2018 | Camping
Technology is a marvelous thing, but it has its limitations. You may be using your cell phone as a GPS, only to have the battery cut out. Or there are other AC-powered gadgets in your supplies that can run out of juice. Gone are the days when a power outage or a low...
by Tom Brown | Sep 21, 2018 | Camping
Ah...the weekend is finally here and it’s time for a camping trip to the good outdoors. Perhaps you are going alone, with family, or with friends. You meticulously set up your camp: tent or RV, sleeping pad/bag, camp kitchen, and....wait a second.There’s no picnic...
by Tom Brown | Jul 25, 2018 | Camping
Camping with a large group can either be one of the most entertaining experiences of your life or one of the worst, depending on many factors. The one factor that can truly influence the level of fun, however, isn’t the food nor the weather. It’s the sleeping...
